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<h1>[b]Carlisle Mud Wolf Tire Review [/b]</h1>
Reviewed by Shawn </p>
<h2>[b][url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Mud Wolf First Inspection[/b]</h2>
[IMG]http://www.atvtorture.com/reviews/images/carlisle/product_large.jpg[/IMG]When you first look at these tires, you can’t help but notice that the aggressive nature of the tread pattern is like no other out there. The next thing you notice is the shear girth of the lugs associated with this aggressive tread pattern. At 1-1/8” deep, these lugs should be a formidable contender to most tires out there. The front tires measured in at 9.2” wide and the rears were 11.5” wide. [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] advises load ratings not to exceed 410 lbs on the fronts and 520 lbs on the rears at 50 mph. I wouldn’t worry about this rating, it just confirms that these tires are not approved for highway use.</p>
Here are the specifications of the [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Mud Wolf:</p>
• 6 Ply Rated – Resists Punctures Provides Stability
• Massive, Deep Lugs – Maximum “Bite”
• Aggressive Shoulder Treatment – Side Bite in Rutted Conditions </p>
Before we give you our ride impression, we have to make mention of their weight. These 26” tires weighed in at nearly 130 lbs. total! The fronts were about 28.8 lbs. a piece and 35.5 lbs for the rear. That’s a lot of weight for a 26” tire. This makes these 6 ply rated tires relatively heavy when compared to similar ones currently on the market. The table shown below illustrates the weight of the other [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Mud Wolf tires and their respectable sizes.</p>
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CODE[/b]</td>
<td align="center" height="44" width="7%">[b] PLY[/b]</td>
<td align="center" height="44" width="11%">[b] MTD
DIAMETER[/b]</td>
<td align="center" height="44" width="10%">[b] MTD
WIDTH[/b]</td>
<td align="center" height="44" width="12%">[b] RIM
WIDTH[/b]</td>
<td align="center" height="44" width="13%">[b] MAX LOAD
CAPACITY
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<td align="center" height="44" width="7%">[b] MAX
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<td align="center" height="44" width="8%">[b] TIRE
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<td align="center" height="20" width="17%"> AT25 x 8 - 12</td>
<td align="center" bgcolor="#00b1e6" height="20" width="13%"> 537125</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">6</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="11%"> 25.0</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="10%">8.3</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="12%"> 6.50</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="13%">340</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">7</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="8%">27.5</td>
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<td align="center" height="20" width="17%">AT25 x 11 - 12 </td>
<td align="center" bgcolor="#00b1e6" height="20" width="13%"> 537126</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">6</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="11%"> 25.0</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="10%"> 11.6</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="12%">9.00</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="13%">455</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">7</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="8%">30.2</td>
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<td align="center" height="20" width="17%">AT26 x 9 - 12 </td>
<td align="center" bgcolor="#00b1e6" height="20" width="13%"> 537127</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">6</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="11%"> 26.0</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="10%">9.2</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="12%"> 7.00</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="13%">410</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">7</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="8%">28.8</td>
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<td align="center" height="20" width="17%"> AT26 x 12 - 12 </td>
<td align="center" bgcolor="#00b1e6" height="20" width="13%"> 537128</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">6</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="11%"> 26.0</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="10%"> 11.5</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="12%">8.00</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="13%">520</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">7</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="8%">35.5</td>
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<td align="center" height="20" width="17%"> AT27 x 9 - 12</td>
<td align="center" bgcolor="#00b1e6" height="20" width="13%"> 537129</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">6</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="11%"> 27.0</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="10%">9.0</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="12%">7.00</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="13%">440</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="7%">7</td>
<td align="center" height="20" width="8%">31.7</td>
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<td align="center" bgcolor="#00b1e6" height="35" valign="top" width="13%"> 537130</td>
<td align="center" height="35" valign="top" width="7%"> 6</td>
<td align="center" height="35" valign="top" width="11%"> 27.0</td>
<td align="center" height="35" valign="top" width="10%"> 12.0</td>
<td align="center" height="35" valign="top" width="12%"> 9.50</td>
<td align="center" height="35" valign="top" width="13%"> 550</td>
<td align="center" height="35" valign="top" width="7%"> 7</td>
<td align="center" height="35" valign="top" width="8%"> 35.7</td>
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<h2>[b][IMG]http://www.atvtorture.com/reviews/images/carlisle/PC140010.jpg[/IMG][url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Mud Wolf Ride Review[/b]</h2>
It was evident almost instantly that the weight of these tires did take some snap out of the bike, but to be fair the same goes for all of the tires we have reviewed to date that are not stock. With that said, I could not believe how these tires performed! These tires ate up anything you fed them on the trails. Mud, rocks, and fallen trees were nothing for this tire. The tread pattern just continued to grab, bite, and pull their way through and over most obstacles. </p>
The engineers at [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] really did their homework when designing this tire. They gave this tire a great foot print. A flat profile and unique side lug design proved tough enough to gain the necessary traction needed to climb, pull, or grab onto surfaces in all types of terrain. The overall ride quality of these tires was quite pleasant considering their bias ply construction. While they may not be as good as some of the radials we tested, they can by no means be considered uncomfortable. </p>
[IMG]http://www.atvtorture.com/reviews/images/carlisle/PC140007.jpg[/IMG]We found that these tires really shine at moderate speeds while traveling trails with tight turns. Trust us when we say that “your buddies will notice if they follow to close” as these tires throw quite the rooster tail of trail debris! They continued to perform great in both off-camber and technical riding scenarios. Whether the trail was muddy, hard packed or wet, this tire found a way to find traction. You can’t help but notice how surefooted these tires make your ride feel. They really give you a very safe sense of control. </p>
Unfortunately, as of this writing we really haven’t had a chance to test these tires out in that deep “Louisiana” type of mud. What we can say, is that these tires do clean out very well in the limited amount of mud we’ve encountered to date. This we felt was an impressive quality and with that being said, I could definitely recommend them for moderate mud riding. You can easily compare these tires to the top contenders in their category and have no worries when diving into the next mud hole. </p>
<h2>[b][url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Mud Wolf Qualities[/b][IMG]http://www.atvtorture.com/reviews/images/carlisle/PC140013.jpg[/IMG]</h2>
The jury is still out on the longevity and wear characteristics of these tires as we have just passed the 500 mile mark. We are pleased to report that we have reached this milestone without any noticeable wear. As with any tire, using the correct air pressure is an important element that has a profound affect on the handling of a machine, and this tire is no exception. The only down side to these tires, other than their weight, can be found when driving at high speeds. At speed these tires tend to ride very rough and that stands to reason since they are a bias ply, non-highway service tire. So this ride trait shouldn’t be a big surprise to anyone.</p>
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<h2>[b]Carlisle Mud Wolf Overall Analysis:[/b]</h2>
<h3>[b]Conclusion:[/b]</h3>
The [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Mud Wolf has never stopped impressing us. The durable sidewalls have proven to be extremely puncture resistant. Match this with an equally impressive tread design and it gives us everything we need in an extreme terrain situation. If asked whether we would ever consider another set of [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Mud Wolf tires, the answer would be a resounding YES! I also think that the [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Mud Wolf tire would also make an excellent choice as a UTV Tire. Keep in mind that no tire is perfect and these tires do a great job in the environments they were designed for. As always, just remember to ride within your limits to avoid risk or injury to both yourself and your equipment. </p>
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<h3>[b]Pros[/b]:</h3>
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[*]Extremely tough design
[*]Puncture resistant
[*]Rim guard
[*]Excellent tread pattern cleans easily
[*]Made in the U.S.A.
[*]Center lug offers good ride
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<h3>[b]Cons[/b]</h3>
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[*] Heavier than most in it’s class
[*]Side lug appears to be spaced a little close for maximum performance
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For more information on the [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Mud Wolf tire contact [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Tire Company or visit you nearest [url="http://www.carlisletire.com/"]Carlisle[/url] Tire dealer.</p>
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